Suzuki Jimny (2016)
2016 Suzuki Jimny
CarHunch analysed 1,064 real MOT records for the 2016 Suzuki Jimny.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Suzuki Jimny is a solid performer, with an 87.1% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these are generally well-maintained and reliable vehicles. The dangerous defect rate of 11.8% is acceptable and below the threshold for serious concern, so buyers can approach these cars without major alarm about safety-critical failures.
At 29,241 miles on average, these eight-year-old Jimnys are running relatively low mileage, which explains the healthy pass rate and the modest 1.18 average failures per vehicle. With 5.3 advisories per test, the typical wear items to watch for are minor rather than major — focus your pre-purchase inspection on checking the condition of those commonly flagged components, and you'll spot any dodgy examples quickly.
The 2016 Suzuki Jimny passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (87.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.
These stats describe 1,064 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 1,064 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.
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Before you buy a 2016 Suzuki Jimny
Based on MOT data from 1,064 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (100%) | 1,063 | 87.1% | 1.18 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 42,955 Suzuki Jimny vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Suzuki Jimny vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Suzuki Jimny vehicles fall between 16,397 and 37,750 miles.
2016 Suzuki Jimny — Still on the Road
Almost all 2016 Suzuki Jimnys are still on the road.
Strong survival — 1,009 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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